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Doreen Hankins

Doreen Hankins

Oct 3, 2026

Doreen Hankins, 57, of Milan, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Silvis, IL.

Cremation was directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.

Her survivors include her daughter Devra Hankins. Brothers: Tim, Brian (Susan), Gary, Pat, and her 2 fur babies.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Dorothy.

Family and friends are invited to share...

Ronald "Ron" Beckenbaugh

Ronald "Ron" Beckenbaugh

Oct 2, 2026

Ronald Lee Beckenbaugh, of Davenport, died on October 2, 2026, at Fieldstone of DeWitt. He was surrounded by family and friends throughout his final days. He is now fully healed, free from pain, restored to glory in heaven with those he loves who went before him.

Ron was born on April 27, 1948, in Woodstock, Illinois, to Clinton and Anita. He...

James "Willy" M Williams

James "Willy" M Williams

Oct 2, 2026

James "Willy" Williams, 76, of Rock Island, IL, passed away on October 2, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family.

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.

Jim was born in Moline, Illinois on November 20, 1949 to Howard "Bud" and Barbara (Jones) Williams. He attended Moline High School.

On November 20,1971, he married the love of...

Janice Smith

Janice Smith

Oct 1, 2026

Janice C. Smith, 80, of Clinton, Iowa, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Pursuant to Janice's wishes, no funeral services will be held. However, her family lovingly requests that in lieu of cards and flowers to please share any fond memories or stories of Janice here in the guestbook.

Janice was born May 14, 1946, in Clinton, Iowa,...

John Wallace

John Wallace

Sep 29, 2026

John Dale Wallace, 77, of Silvis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born on September 17, 1949, the son of Ivan and Darlene Wallace. He was a graduate of Rock Island High School, Class of 1967. John married Janice Campana on December 28, 1968, his high school sweetheart. John had been employed...

Steven Daubman

Steven Daubman

Sep 26, 2026

Steven William Daubman, 43, of Milan, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at UnityPoint Trinity Rock Island. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL. 

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

Judy Holden

Judy Holden

Sep 26, 2026

Judy Holden, 65, of Wever, passed away on September 26, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics following surgical complications.

Judy was born on February 19, 1961, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of John and Jan Shriver. She grew up in Fort Madison, Iowa, and was a graduate of Fort Madison High School. She furthered her education at...

Terry Welty

Terry Welty

Sep 26, 2026

Terry William Welty, 85, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

Richard Allen Westerlund

Richard Allen Westerlund

Sep 25, 2026

Richard Allen Westerlund, 80, of Moline, IL, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026, surrounded by love at home.

Rick was born August 14, 1946, in Moline, IL. He was the son of Lois and Vernon Goellner.

Rick attended Belvidere High School in Belvidere, IL. He married Linda Letterly on August 28, 1965. Rick was drafted into the Army from 1966 to 1968,...

Joan Cumberworth

Joan Cumberworth

Sep 25, 2026

Joan K. Cumberworth, 80, of New Boston, IL, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026. She was born on March 1946, to Sidney & Dorothy McKeag. She married Michael Cumberworth in May 1965. 

Joan was fiercely independent, strong-willed, and lived life on her own terms. After a hard-fought battle with cancer, she passed peacefully in her sleep, exactly as she wished,...

Jason Schaver

Jason Schaver

Sep 24, 2026

Jason Wayne Schaver, 49, of Clinton, IA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on September 24th, 2026.Jason was born in Clinton, IA, on August 3rd, 1977, to Robert W. and Debra L. (Mobley) Schaver.

In his early years, he played baseball and usually started on second base. He made the most of the traveling Little League and ended up...

Linda Gottwalt

Linda Gottwalt

Sep 24, 2026

Linda Ann Gottwalt, 65, of East Moline, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

Thomas Albert Coats

Thomas Albert Coats

Sep 22, 2026

Thomas "Tom" Albert Coats, 53, of Bettendorf, IA, died Monday, September 21, 2026. He was born on June 16, 1973, in Jacksonville, IL, the son of Frank and Peggy (Mitchell) Coats.

Surviving is his fiancé, Christine Nordstrom of Bettendorf, IA; His children: James Coats, Jonathan Coats (of Macomb), Kelsea (Dan) Redman, all of Moline, and Brynn Coats of Geneseo. Christine's children...

Beverly Rohm

Beverly Rohm

Sep 21, 2026

Beverly Ann Rohm, 97, of Davenport, IA, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026, at Silvercrest Garner Senior Living, Davenport. Beverly was born on October 5, 1928, in Rock Island, Illinois, the daughter of Richard and Myrtle DeFauw. She married Burt Dale Rohm on August 13, 1949, in Rock Island. Illinois. She graduated from Rock Island High School, and she attended...

Donna Valencia

Donna Valencia

Sep 20, 2026

Donna Eileen Valencia, 72, of Muscatine, IA, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at home surrounded by her family.

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.

A complete obituary will be available soon.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

Sharon Irene Weyer

Sharon Irene Weyer

Sep 19, 2026

Sharon Irene Weyer, 83, of Mission, TX, and previously of Staples, MN, passed away on September 19, 2026, in Bettendorf, IA, surrounded by her family.

Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples. Visitation will precede the funeral at the church at 10:00 a.m., and a luncheon will...

Rosetta Yvonne Kibble

Rosetta Yvonne Kibble

Sep 18, 2026

Rosetta Yvonne Kibble, 78, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Born on September 27, 1948, in Chicago, IL, Rosetta was the beloved daughter of Sidney Sr. and Margaret.

She knew of Christ’s love from her earliest years and professed her life to Christ at South Park Baptist Church.

Rosetta spent most of her career working for the FAA before...

Paul Henson Jr.

Paul Henson Jr.

Sep 18, 2026

Paul Henry Henson, Jr., 78, of Galesburg, IL, passed away on September 18, 2026, at Marigold Rehab and Health Center, Galesburg, IL. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and no services will be held.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his tribute page at www.mvcremation.com.

Vernon Troy Eskridge

Vernon Troy Eskridge

Sep 18, 2026

Vernon Troy Eskridge passed away on September 18, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on December 20, 1956, Vernon will be remembered as a kind and funny man whose steady presence, generous spirit, and love for the simple joys of life left a lasting impression on those who knew him.

Vernon found happiness in the things he loved most. He...

Johnnie McCoy

Johnnie McCoy

Sep 17, 2026

Johnnie Ray McCoy, 55, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis, Davenport, IA.

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.

A complete obituary will be available soon.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

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